Brotherhood in action.
Service that matters.
Welcome to the Knights of Columbus, St. Paul of Tarsus Council #11689 — with member profiles, online dues, and event sign-ups.
What's happening
Upcoming Council Events
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The Knight's Shield
Council announcements
About Council 11689
St. Paul of Tarsus · Clinton Township, Michigan
We are the Knights of Columbus at St. Paul of Tarsus, dedicated to putting our Catholic faith into action through charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.
Charity
Serving families and neighbors through local outreach, fundraising, and volunteer service.
Unity
Building a stronger parish and community through shared faith and common purpose.
Fraternity
Supporting brother Knights and their families through fellowship and mutual support.
Visit us
St. Paul of Tarsus · 41300 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 · Phone: (586) 745-4877
General meetings are held in the Parish Hall — see the Events page for the current schedule.
Events & RSVP
A central calendar with online sign-up and RSVP tracking for meetings, charity events, and volunteer activities.
Markers: ■ meeting ■ volunteer / charity ■ deadline. Today (Nov 12) is outlined.
Upcoming events — sign up online
RSVPs are recorded in your Member Center sign-ups and in the Activity Log.
News, Photos & The Knight's Shield
A searchable library for council announcements, newsletters, and event photo albums — filterable by date and event (proposed in the changes PDF).
The Knight's Shield — November 2026
Monthly council newsletter · Newsletter · Nov 2026
Read on the blog →The Knight's Shield — October 2026
Monthly council newsletter · Newsletter · Oct 2026
Read on the blog →Officers & Council Leadership
Officer listings linked to member profiles, maintained by council administrators — no website editing needed. Each officer's card shows how to reach them and a little about who they are.
Grand Knight history
| Grand Knight | Term | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Skarb | August 2025 – Present | Current |
| Vince Ursini | July 2023 – July 2025 | Past Grand Knight |
| Tom Gray | July 2020 – June 2023 | Past Grand Knight |
View the full Grand Knight history at spotknights.com/Knights →
Officer listings are maintained by council administrators from the Admin Dashboard.
Scholarships
Council 11689 supports parish students through its scholarship program.
About the program
The council's scholarship program (as featured on spotknights.com) helps students from St. Paul of Tarsus continue their Catholic education. Eligibility, deadlines, and the application form are below.
Apply
Start your scholarship application online — you can save your progress and return to finish it later.
Questions about eligibility? Contact the council office or any officer.
Contact the Council
Questions about membership, events, or volunteering? Send us a message and we'll get back to you soon.
Visit us
St. Paul of Tarsus
41300 Romeo Plank Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Phone: (586) 745-4877
Elsewhere
The Knight's Shield blog ↗
Council Facebook page ↗
YouTube channel ↗
Member Center
Members-only access for profiles, dues, documents, minutes, and communications.
My Profile
Update contact details, employment information, and participation history.
Annual Dues — $40.00
Status: Due for 2026–27. Pay securely online and view receipts and payment history.
Members-only Documents
Meeting minutes, council documents, and internal resources.
My Event Sign-ups
General Council Meeting — Nov 20. RSVP for more events from the Events page.
Activity History
View key account actions and participation records.
Email & reminder preferences
Control announcement emails, event reminders, and dues notices.
Latest announcements
My Profile
Login tied to Member ID — maintain your own contact details, employment, and participation history.
Participation history
| Event | Date | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Charity Dinner | Oct 2026 | Volunteer |
| Food Drive 2025 | Nov 2025 | Sorting crew |
| Tootsie Roll Drive | Sep 2025 | Volunteer |
| Parish Picnic | Aug 2025 | Setup crew |
Dues status
2026–27 annual dues: Due — $40.00
2025–26: Paid · 2024–25: Paid
Admin Dashboard
Dues reporting, RSVP tracking, and officer management.
Dues summary
Collection progress — 2026–27
| Status | Members | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | 100 | $4,000 + $4,460 early/other* |
| Due | 31 | $1,240 |
| Overdue | 11 | $440 |
Recent activity
Manage officers
Admins can edit contact details or reassign a role to another member — no web developer needed. Changes are noted in the Activity Log.
| Role | Officer | Reassign to |
|---|
Activity Log
Visibility into sign-ups, payments, profile changes, and officer updates — supporting accountability and continuity.
This log is written automatically as members sign up, pay dues, and update their profiles.